Call for papers: IFLA - Africa Section Satellite Meeting, WLIC, Helsinki, Finland, 2012

The Congress offers an opportunity to present library research outcomes and innovations in a multi-disciplinary international forum. In line with the theme of the 78th IFLA WLIC, Africa Section chose the theme: 'Libraries, the amazing gateway to knowledge and power!'

 IFLA Africa Section invites Librarians, Information Scientists and other stakeholders to submit proposals (abstracts) for papers at the Africa Section Satellite in Helsinki, Finland scheduled to take place on 9th - 10th August, 2012.   Theme:  "Libraries, the amazing gateway to knowledge and power!"

Sub-Themes:
* Libraries: gateways or gatekeepers?
* Web 3.0 in libraries now: amazing, exciting!
* Information literacy: enhancing access to knowledge and power in virtual environment
* Open access and knowledge libraries
* Partnerships and collaboration: inspiring and exciting opportunities for libraries as gateway to knowledge and power

Please send proposals by 17 June, 2012 by email to:   Rosemary Gitachu Secretary, IFLA Africa Section, e-mail:  gitachur@yahoo.com 
Important Deadlines:
 June 17, 2012: Deadline for submission of abstract
 June 30, 2012: Notification of acceptance/rejection of paper
 July 15, 2012: Deadline for submission of full paper 
 For information on the IFLA Africa Section : http://www.ifla.org/en/africa